25/12Result
4th Test, England tour of Australia at Melbourne, Dec 26-30 2002
Australia won by 5 wickets
Player of the Match
Justin LangerAustralia
25/12Result
4th Test, England tour of Australia at Melbourne, Dec 26-30 2002
Australia won by 5 wickets
Player of the Match
Justin LangerAustralia

Match Day

5799dAAP

Australia falls behind for the first time

MELBOURNE, Dec 29 AAP - England ensured Australia had to bat again by reaching 5-326 at tea on day four of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

5799dAAP

Vaughan leads England fightback

MELBOURNE, Dec 29 AAP - Opener Michael Vaughan capped off an outstanding year with a century as he led England's fightback here today on day four of the fourth Ashes cricket Test.

5800dAAP

Caddick gets warning for bird

MELBOURNE, Dec 28 AAP - English fast bowler Andy Caddick received an official reprimand here today after pleading guilty to an on-field misconduct charge during the fourth Ashes Test.

5800dAAP

Australia enforces the follow-on

MELBOURNE, Dec 28 AAP - Australia dismissed England for 270 on day three of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, enforcing the follow-on.

5801dRoger Vaughan

Langer on verge of second double century

MELBOURNE, Dec 27 AAP - Australian opener Justin Langer was nearing his second Test double century at lunch here today on day two of the fourth Ashes Test against England at the MCG.

5801dWill Swanton

Another controversial replay as Australia dominates

MELBOURNE, Dec 27 AAP - A packed MCG erupted into a chorus of boos after grim-faced England captain Nasser Hussain refused to walk when Australia claimed a catch late on day two of the Boxing Day Test.